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L 108 between Binningen and Treis-Karden: closure will end soon!
Current traffic situation in Cochem-Zell: L 108 will be opened on July 4, 2025 after slope stabilization work. Wildlife accidents and traffic accidents are decreasing.
L 108 between Binningen and Treis-Karden: closure will end soon!
The L 108 between Binningen and Treis-Karden has been completely closed since the beginning of June. This measure has a particularly big impact on commuters and represents a problem for the important Moselle-Eifel connection. The reason for the closure was slope stabilization work, which has now been completed at the level of a hiking trail junction towards Martberg. Good news for everyone affected: The route should be reopened on Friday, July 4, 2025 Rhine newspaper reported.
But while Binningen and Treis-Karden hope for the restoration of transport connections, the current accident statistics cast a shadow over the region. Again Weekly Mirror shows that every third accident in the Cochem police station's service area is an accident involving wild animals. A total of 1,562 traffic accidents were recorded in 2022, an increase of 69 accidents compared to 2021. What is tragic is the loss of a life and the 47 seriously injured people that resulted from these accidents.
Causes of accidents and their effects
The analysis of the causes of accidents shows that wild animals on the road are responsible for 33.9% of the incidents. This is a warning sign for road safety in the region. A lack of safe distance and errors when turning or turning also play a significant role, accounting for 20.2% and 20.1% of accidents, respectively. This leads to a significant increase in hit and run accidents, which rose to 248 cases, with 39.5% being solved.
There does not seem to be an end to the misery in sight, as the number of accidents involving motorcycles and cyclists has also increased. There was a 40% increase in cyclists in particular compared to the previous year, making the situation worse for all road users. To counteract this, pilot projects are being launched that aim to reduce accidents involving wildlife. Mowing work and shortening the undergrowth along lines where wildlife accidents occur should help here.
Road safety statistics and their meaning
The statistics on traffic safety provides important information about the accident situation in Germany. It not only serves to display the traffic situation, but also forms the basis for political decisions in the areas of road traffic, infrastructure and traffic safety. Various factors, such as the type of accident and the people involved, are recorded in order to obtain a comprehensive picture of the situation. This data is crucial for taking targeted measures to improve road safety.
Given the imminent reopening of the L 108 between Binningen and Treis-Karden, it remains to be seen whether this will also have positive effects on traffic safety in the region. It is clear that both authorities and road users need to be vigilant to work together to ensure greater safety on the roads.